The Dog Isn’t Sleeping: How To Talk With Children About Death

Mar 4, 2019

NPR – Cory Turner

When it comes to describing the what of death to kids — what exactly happens to our bodies and what that means — Truglio says it’s important to be straightforward. That’s because children often struggle to grasp death’s permanence. And parents only complicate matters when, instead of being concrete, they resort to euphemisms. In fairness, we do this to soften the blow for kids, but Truglio says euphemisms can confuse and even scare children. https://www.npr.org/2019/03/04/698309351/the-dog-isnt-sleeping-how-to-talk-with-children-about-death

What to feed the kids under Canada’s new food guide

Mar 3, 2019

CBC – Sara Fraser

What are some foods that follow Canada’s new food guide that kids will like? What is a plant-based protein, and how do you even cook tofu properly? These are some of the questions that parents and child-care providers may be dealing with after Canada’s Food Guide changed drastically in January. The new one ditches the old food groups and recommended servings, and instead recommends eating “plenty of vegetables and fruits, whole grain foods and protein foods. Choose protein foods that come from plants more often.” https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-food-guide-children-eating-recipes-1.5036851

10 worst food choking hazards for babies and toddlers – and how to make them safer

Mar 2, 2019

Birmingham Live – Zoe Chamberlain

We’ve recently featured stories on babies and toddlers choking on Mini Eggs and mashed potato. Choking is a huge worry for parents – but do you know which foods are the worst choking hazards? It’s an issue that can face any child under the age of four as they still haven’t quite mastered the art of chewing by this age. https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/10-worst-food-choking-hazards-15893455